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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.92, 441.28 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.92, 441.28 and 149.74 is: 224.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.92 : 441.28 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.92/441.28 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.92x = 441.28 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.92x = 66,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,074.69/293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.81

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